Vaulted Roof Extension

2nd ceiling under original flat roof ceiling.

Vaulted roof extension.

Mono and vaulted mono trusses are only sloped in one direction. Instead of building a conventional flat ceiling with a void above fit insulation within the pitched roof structure to create this feature. There are several options for installing insulation in a vaulted ceiling. 3m depth from original rear wall 8 5m width along the rear of the property.

Could i build a second ceiling directly below the exiting cold deck flat roof dormer ceiling and instal more insulation using. Changing flat ceiling to vaulted ceiling. Among the easiest options is to install rigid insulation sheets over the rafters which not only provides insulation but also the structural function of enclosing the roof. Where an extension is beneath a pitched roof there may be the option to create a vaulted ceiling open to the ridge.

I have a kitchen extention to the rear of my house 5mtrs long x 2 75 with about a 30degree pitch it is a conventional. Vaulted ceilings can be constructed by either stick framing which means attaching each joist and rafter individually or by setting roof trusses that come engineered from a truss manufacturer with. In a two storey extension this may result in a split level on the first floor which can add interest. These types of trusses are often used to create multilevel roof lines or construct additions to an existing building.

A vaulted ceiling in new construction is no more complicated than standard framing although it does require special roof trusses which are usually built off site. This works particularly well beneath lofty double height vaulted ceilings but can also work beneath in single height rooms as this example goes to show. Please have a look at the other construction videos on our channel. Just examined the drawings and seems that the architect despite what i asked for has drawn a horizontal interior ceiling.

It is more expensive though. Exposing elements of the roof structure including the trusses and or rafters can add character to a home.